North Country Region: New York State Performers, Programmers & Related Resources for Public Libraries & Groups


Performer Information
Stage name:	TheatreworksUSA
Performer name:	- TheatreworksUSA
Phone:	(212) 647-1100, x-151
Mailing address:	151 West 26th Street New York, NY 10001
E-mail address:	scochran@twusa.org
Website:	http://www.twusa.org
Performer's agent:	Steve CochranTheatreworksUSA(212)647-1100 x-151scochran@twusa.org
Previous appearances at:	Southeast Steuben County Library, Corning, NY, Oswego BOCES, Oswego, NY, Soundview Library, Bronx, NY, Olean High School, Olean, NY, Bronx Library Center, Bronx, NY Contact information for New York State Public Libraries
Information last updated:	04/03/2013

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Program
Category
Description
Fee

Living Voices Productions' THROUGH THE EYES OF A FRIEND (THE WORLD OF ANNE FRANK) History,
Media- Video,
Performing Arts- Theater

Blending video, audio, personal discussion and live performance. THROUGH THE EYES OF A FRIEND (THE WORLD OF ANNE FRANK) This stirring program brings the audience into the world of Anne Frank. Recognized as a breakthrough production model for consciousness raising and educating individuals, Through the Eyes of a Friend encourages audiences to discover their personal awareness of stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination.
$501- $1000

Living Voices Productions' HEAR MY VOICE: WIN THE VOTE History,
Media- Video,
Performing Arts- Theater

Jessie follows in the footsteps of Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton to help secure the right of American women to vote.
$501- $1000

HENRY & MUDGE Literature- Other,
Performing Arts- Theater

Moving from the city to a new house in the country can be tough. Just ask Henry, who can't find a playmate in his new neighborhood! Luckily, he's got Mudge, a great big, 182-pound canine buddy, with whom he can share all kinds of adventures! When Henry's cousin Annie comes for a visit, Mudge is so charmed by her that he finally rolls over at her command! Henry thinks Mudge must love Annie more than him, because the dog only does the trick for her. Very upset, Henry runs away into the cold dark woods to find adventures on his own. Will the two friends be reunited? Find out in this Theatreworks musical, based on the best-selling series of books by Cynthia Rylant.
$1001- $3000

EXPLORING THE IMAGINATION Performing Arts- Mime,
Performing Arts- Theater,
Performing Arts- Puppetry

Noted for our effective arts-in-education programs, Theatreworks USA offers a variety of workshops and residencies in acting, directing, puppetry, songwriting, choreography, playwriting and Shakespeare.
$351- $500

PETER PAN Literature- Other,
Performing Arts- Theater

Peter Pan is an adapted version of J.M. Barrie’s classic tale created by John Caird and Trevor Nunn. This touring production explores the journey of a group of children in turn-of-the-century London who use their imaginations to reenact the story of Peter Pan. This story empowers children to create their own world of make-believe. As the children fly to Neverland and escape the evil Captain Hook and Mr. Smee, they recognize the importance of friendship as well as the value of being part of a family. This production encourages children to let their imaginations take “flight” and to create their own adventures using household objects as props and puppets as characters.
$1001- $3000

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Literature- Other,
Music,
Performing Arts- Theater

Tis the season for merriment and fun! Catch the holiday spirit with Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and all the rest in Theatreworks' heartwarming musical based on the Dickens classic.
$1001- $3000

Queen Nur's KWANZAA Multicultural- Other,
Music,
Performing Arts- Storytelling

Celebrate the African holiday of family, community and culture with Queen Nur and her percussionist partner. A dynamic program of traditional African stories and songs.
$1001- $3000

Living Voices' OUR REVOLUTION History,
Media- Video,
Performing Arts- Theater

Walk in the footprints of Peter Freeman, a soldier in the Continental Army during the American Revolution as he struggles to find a place for himself during the birth of both a new country and a new people —the first generation of African-Americans in the United States of America.
$501- $1000

Jim West Productions' AESOP'S FABLES Music,
Performing Arts- Storytelling,
Performing Arts- Puppetry

Puppetry, classical music, drawing, storytelling and geography - Jim has something for everyone. AESOP 'S FABLES With the help of Aesop himself (and his faithful dog, Moral), Jim and his partners share the famous fables, including The Lion and the Mouse, The Tortoise and the Hare, and the Fox and the Grapes. This large-scale puppet production also features the music of Scarlatti, Beethoven, and Chopin.
$1001- $3000

Patrick Garner's THOMAS EDISON: INVENTOR, LECTURER, & PRANKSTER History,
Performing Arts- Theater,
Science

The greatest inventor of all time, live and in-person, at your school! One of America's most remarkable minds, Thomas Alva Edison (as portrayed by Broadway performer Patrick Garner), engages your students in this exciting, hands-on, motivational program. Some audience members will have the chance to help recreate some of his most famous experiments, and along the way, Edison shares several secrets that students can utilize in their day-to-day lives.
$501- $1000

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* Inclusion in this database does not indicate endorsement of any performer or program by the NYS Education Department, the Office of Cultural Education, the NYS Library or the participating library systems, nor does it eliminate the need for reference checks and appropriate standard screening procedures.

Program	Category	Description	Fee
Living Voices Productions' THROUGH THE EYES OF A FRIEND (THE WORLD OF ANNE FRANK)	History, Media- Video, Performing Arts- Theater	Blending video, audio, personal discussion and live performance. THROUGH THE EYES OF A FRIEND (THE WORLD OF ANNE FRANK) This stirring program brings the audience into the world of Anne Frank. Recognized as a breakthrough production model for consciousness raising and educating individuals, Through the Eyes of a Friend encourages audiences to discover their personal awareness of stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination.	$501- $1000
Living Voices Productions' HEAR MY VOICE: WIN THE VOTE	History, Media- Video, Performing Arts- Theater	Jessie follows in the footsteps of Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton to help secure the right of American women to vote.	$501- $1000
HENRY & MUDGE	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Theater	Moving from the city to a new house in the country can be tough. Just ask Henry, who can't find a playmate in his new neighborhood! Luckily, he's got Mudge, a great big, 182-pound canine buddy, with whom he can share all kinds of adventures! When Henry's cousin Annie comes for a visit, Mudge is so charmed by her that he finally rolls over at her command! Henry thinks Mudge must love Annie more than him, because the dog only does the trick for her. Very upset, Henry runs away into the cold dark woods to find adventures on his own. Will the two friends be reunited? Find out in this Theatreworks musical, based on the best-selling series of books by Cynthia Rylant.	$1001- $3000
EXPLORING THE IMAGINATION	Performing Arts- Mime, Performing Arts- Theater, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Noted for our effective arts-in-education programs, Theatreworks USA offers a variety of workshops and residencies in acting, directing, puppetry, songwriting, choreography, playwriting and Shakespeare.	$351- $500
PETER PAN	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Theater	Peter Pan is an adapted version of J.M. Barrie’s classic tale created by John Caird and Trevor Nunn. This touring production explores the journey of a group of children in turn-of-the-century London who use their imaginations to reenact the story of Peter Pan. This story empowers children to create their own world of make-believe. As the children fly to Neverland and escape the evil Captain Hook and Mr. Smee, they recognize the importance of friendship as well as the value of being part of a family. This production encourages children to let their imaginations take “flight” and to create their own adventures using household objects as props and puppets as characters.	$1001- $3000
A CHRISTMAS CAROL	Literature- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Theater	Tis the season for merriment and fun! Catch the holiday spirit with Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and all the rest in Theatreworks' heartwarming musical based on the Dickens classic.	$1001- $3000
Queen Nur's KWANZAA	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Celebrate the African holiday of family, community and culture with Queen Nur and her percussionist partner. A dynamic program of traditional African stories and songs.	$1001- $3000
Living Voices' OUR REVOLUTION	History, Media- Video, Performing Arts- Theater	Walk in the footprints of Peter Freeman, a soldier in the Continental Army during the American Revolution as he struggles to find a place for himself during the birth of both a new country and a new people —the first generation of African-Americans in the United States of America.	$501- $1000
Jim West Productions' AESOP'S FABLES	Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Puppetry, classical music, drawing, storytelling and geography - Jim has something for everyone. AESOP 'S FABLES With the help of Aesop himself (and his faithful dog, Moral), Jim and his partners share the famous fables, including The Lion and the Mouse, The Tortoise and the Hare, and the Fox and the Grapes. This large-scale puppet production also features the music of Scarlatti, Beethoven, and Chopin.	$1001- $3000
Patrick Garner's THOMAS EDISON: INVENTOR, LECTURER, & PRANKSTER	History, Performing Arts- Theater, Science	The greatest inventor of all time, live and in-person, at your school! One of America's most remarkable minds, Thomas Alva Edison (as portrayed by Broadway performer Patrick Garner), engages your students in this exciting, hands-on, motivational program. Some audience members will have the chance to help recreate some of his most famous experiments, and along the way, Edison shares several secrets that students can utilize in their day-to-day lives.	$501- $1000